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Standing together in solidarity
We know the past few weeks have been particularly unsettling for communities across the UK. These events have profoundly impacted us all, highlighting the urgent need for unity and collective action.

Announcing New Co-Chairs for the Vision for Volunteering
We are delighted to announce that Amanda Naylor OBE, Chief Executive of Volunteering Matters, and Ruth Leonard, Chair of the Association of Volunteer Managers (AVM), have been appointed as the new…

Family Supporters Edinburgh Receives £179,577 from National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) 
Family Supporters Edinburgh is delighted to have been awarded a three-year grant worth £179,577 from the National Lottery Community Fund (Scotland) made possible by National Lottery players.  

Become our New Chair of Trustees
We are looking for a new Chair to succeed Anne Heal who has been a fantastic ambassador and chair for Volunteering Matters over the past 9 years. Our new Chair will build on this work and guide the…

Unleashing the Power of Youth
After a vibrant and lively Power of Youth Day event, Amanda Naylor OBE, Chief Executive of Volunteering Matters discussed the importance of supporting youth social action.

Volunteers’ Week 2024
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

Action Earth Grants Now Open
Grab a grant! Our ground-breaking Action Earth project is transforming Scotland’s biodiversity with the help of incredible volunteers.

Results from our Volunteer Snapshot Survey 2023
Take a look at our Volunteer Snapshot Survey results to see what our volunteers think about Volunteering Matters and volunteering more generally.

A Tribute to Richard Taylor OBE
George Fielding, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, pays tribute to Richard Taylor OBE, founder of the Damilola Taylor Trust and true inspiration. Our sincerest condolences to Richard’s…

Ipswich Hope Hack
Ipswich Hope Hack This initiative is supported by a collaboration between The Hope Collective, Volunteering Matters, the Ipswich Town Foundation, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, the #iwill Movement,…

A Welcome from Amanda Naylor OBE
A Welcome from Amanda Naylor OBE It is with immense pleasure that I reach out to you as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Volunteering Matters. I am thrilled to […]

Our impact in 2023
Take a look at the impact that Volunteering Matters has made in 2023. Here you can find out more about the transformational work underway in communities.